Dr. Aaron Burkhart, MD
Dr. Aaron Burkhart is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Virginia, Minnesota. A Medicare provider since 2019, Dr. Burkhart has performed 26 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#70 in Minnesota) and 12 hip replacements, for a combined total of 38 procedures.
In Minnesota, Dr. Burkhart performs near average in knee (26 vs 32 avg), below average in hip (12 vs 27 avg).
Dr. Burkhart's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (26 cases) and hip replacements (12 cases).
Dr. Burkhart is the only orthopedic surgeon in Virginia represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Burkhart extend back to 2021, covering 3 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 27 to 38 in the most recent data, a 41% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Burkhart's 26 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Burkhart Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Minnesota state average.
Contact & Location
Virginia, MN 55792
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Burkhart's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 3 years, increasing 41% from 27 procedures in 2021 to 38 in the most recent data.
Hospital Affiliations & Quality
Quality ratings and complication rates are hospital-level metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon performance. Star ratings updated quarterly. Complication data covers a rolling 3-year period.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Burkhart
How does Dr. Burkhart's procedure volume compare to other Minnesota surgeons?
Dr. Burkhart has performed 38 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Minnesota average of 47 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Burkhart ranks #84 out of 179 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Burkhart perform?
Dr. Burkhart's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (26 cases) and hip replacement (12 cases).
Where is Dr. Burkhart's practice located?
Dr. Burkhart practices in Virginia, Minnesota. The office is located at 1101 9th St N, Virginia, MN 55792. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Burkhart for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Burkhart represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Burkhart's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 38 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Burkhart's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Burkhart's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 27 procedures in 2021 to 38 in the most recent data, a 41% increase over 3 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 38 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Burkhart perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Burkhart's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (26 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Burkhart affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Burkhart is affiliated with Essentia Health Virginia, Ely - Bloomenson Community Hospital, Rainy Lake Medical Center, Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Burkhart practices?
Essentia Health Virginia (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Rainy Lake Medical Center (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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